Postdoctoral Fellowship/African American Urban.Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE).The history department at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a scholar in the humanities and/or social sciences doing history-related research in African American urban studies.The fellow will pursue his/her own research project; collaborate with the director on current center projects; and interact with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.The appointment is for nine months beginning August 19, 2013.The fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000, $5,000 for research and expenses, and benefits.Send a cover letter, c.v., two letters of reference, writing sample, and a three-to-five page project proposal.The proposal should include a project description, chapter outline, explanation of the significance to relevant fields, and plans and goals for the fellowship term.Send to Professor Joe William Trotter, Jr. CAUSE, Dept. of History, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA15213-3890.Deadline for receipt of applications is March 30, 2013.(Notification of decision by April 20)Women and minorities are urged to apply.AA/EOE.